MUS 100 FINAL

Which diagram shows the greatest amount of musical contrast? A. A B C B. A B A C. A A' A'' A''' D. A B A B

A. A B C

Which is NOT true of an oratorio? A. An oratorio is performed as part of a religious service. B. An oratorio is the most operatic of all sacred genres. C. An oratorio uses a chorus and soloists, as well as instrumentalists. D. Oratorios are not staged but performed in concert form.

A. An oratorio is performed as part of a religious service.

The composer who originated serialism was: A. Arnold Schoenberg B. Richard Wagner C. Igor Stravinsky D. Bela Bartok

A. Arnold Schoenberg

Which two instruments would most likely have played the basso continuo in the Baroque era? A. Cello and harpsichord B. Bassoon and piano C. Violin and cello D. Bassoon and cello

A. Cello and harpsichord

Beethoven wrote music in both the _______ style and the _______ style. A. Classical; Romantic B. Classical; Baroque C. Baroque; Romantic D. Romantic; Medieval

A. Classical; Romantic

Who does NOT belong on this list of early Italian Romantic opera composers? A. Claudio Monteverdi B. Vincenzo Bellini C. Gaetano Donizetti D. Gioacchino Rossini

A. Claudio Monteverdi

Who was NOT one of the leading first phase avant-garde composers? A. Gustav Mahler B. Igor Stravinsky C. Claude Debussy D. Arnold Schoenberg

A. Gustav Mahler

Which important late romantic composer responded to the unbridled emotionalism of romanticism with a return to Viennese Classicism? A. Johannes Brahms B. Gustav Mahler C. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky D. Ludwig van Beethoven

A. Johannes Brahms

The father of chance music is: A. John Cage B. Philip Glass C. William Billings C. George Crumb

A. John Cage

Which grouping shows triple meter? A. ONE two three, ONE two three B. ONE two, ONE two, ONE two C. ONE two three four, ONE two three four D. ONE two three four five six, ONE two three four five six

A. ONE two three, ONE two three

The first phase of avant-garde music emerged in ______ and ______. A. Paris; Vienna B. London; Paris C. Berlin; London D. Paris; Milan

A. Paris; Vienna

Which is true of the style periods of Beethoven? A. They progress from Classical to heroic to serene B. They progress from Classical to innovative to heroic C. They progress from Classical to serene to heroic D. They progress from innovative to Classical to religious.

A. They progress from Classical to heroic to serene

The classical style developed principally in: A. Vienna B. Paris C. London D. Salzburg

A. Vienna

The second movement in most classical symphonies in generally: A. a slow movement with beautiful, relaxing melodies B. the fastest, lightest movement C. in minuet form D. a moderate of fast movement in sonata form that sometimes has a slow introduction

A. a slow movement with beautiful, relaxing melodies

The major works of Stravinsky's early period were: A. ballets B. operas C. symphonies D. lieder

A. ballets

In a recitative, the rhythm: A. follows the words B. follows the meter C. is vague, and the text is not important D. is hidden by polyphony

A. follows the words

The shape or planned design of a musical composition, the way in which the various sections are deployed in linear time, is called: A. form B. texture C. meter D. tone color

A. form

Points of imitation in vocal music led to the development of the _________ in instrumental music. A. fugue B. concerto C. stylized dance D. suite

A. fugue

On which musical element is the artistic effect of plainchant based? A. melody B. rhythm C. texture D. harmony

A. melody

Music in which simple melodies, motives, and harmonies are repeated many times is called: A. minimalism B. chance music C. swing jazz D. Neoclassical

A. minimalism

The texture of a single melody played without accompaniment is: A. monophony B. homophony C. polyphony D. imitative counterpoint

A. monophony

How many people are needed to a play a Classical sonata? A. one or two B. two or three C. four D. a full orchestra

A. one or two

In the 19th century, what instrument was the most likely to be composed for and played as a solo instrument? A. piano B. organ C. violin C. voice

A. piano

The single-line melodies of the early Christian Church are known as: A. plainchant B. madrigals C. chansons D. masses

A. plainchant

Which instrument family formed the core of the Baroque orchestra? A. strings B. woodwinds C. brass D. percussion

A. strings

Electronically produced sound can be generated by a: A. synthesizer B. speaker C. voice D. piano

A. synthesizer

Which is fairly clear in Lux Aerterna? A. tone color B. form C. the text D. rhythm

A. tone color

The Baroque period spans the years: A. 1600-1700 B. 1600-1750 C. 1400-1650 D. 1450-1650

B. 1600-1750

The most convincing and diplomatic composer of Roman Catholic church music during the Counter-Reformation was: A. Fabritio Caroso B. Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina C. Josquin Desprez D. Thomas Weelkes

B. Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (I think lol?)

Which late Romantic composer responded to unbridled excess in late Romanticism with a bittersweet nostalgia for lost innocence? A. Johannes Brahms B. Gustav Mahler C. Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky D. Ludwig van Beethoven

B. Gustav Mahler

Which is NOT a characteristic of plainchant? A. It is monophonic B. It is strongly rhythmic C. It is unaccompanied D. It is sung in Latin

B. It is strongly rhythmic

The 5 sections of the polyphonic Mass are: A. Kyrie, Eleison, Christe, Eleison, Kyrie B. Kryie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei C. Kyrie, Gloria, Cantus, Sanctus, Agnus Dei D. Kryie, Gloria, Communion, Sanctus, Agnus Dei

B. Kryie, Gloria, Credo, Sanctus, Agnus Dei

The lifelong model for Brahms was: A. Johann Sebastian Bach B. Ludwig van Beethoven C. Robert Schumann D. Richard Wagner

B. Ludwig van Beethoven

The early history of Western music was dominated by: A. troubadours B. the Christian Church C. trouveres D. motets

B. The Christian Church

Which is NOT true arias? A. The singer meditates on the situations at hand. B. There is very little accompaniment for the singer. C. There is much more musical elaboration than in a recitative. D. The plot action does not move along, and emotions are intense but frozen in time.

B. There is very little accompaniment for the singer.

Which composer wrote many concertos for the students at the orphanage that he taught at? A. Rameau B. Vivaldi C. Handel D. Bach

B. Vivaldi

Which was NOT a trend among post-WW II composers? A. experimentation with electronically produced sound B. a return to the emotionalism of the 19th century C. searching for new sounds with traditional instruments D. use of highly intellectual constructive means in composition

B. a return to the emotionalism of the 19th century

4'33" consists of: A. an atonal fugue based on a twelve-tone row B. any sounds and silences occurring in the performance hall C. a combination of several different styles of jazz into one "serious" work D. chance music played by stringed instruments

B. any sounds and silences occurring in the performance hall

The operatic equivalent of a soliloquy or meditation is a(n): A. recitative B. aria C. arioso D. declamation

B. aria

A style of opera developed by early Italian Romantic composers was called: A. rubato B. bel canto C. da capo aria D. canzona

B. be canto

From what condition did Beethoven suffer? A. paralysis B. deafness C. blindness D. mental illness

B. deafness

The study of folk music of non-Western cultures is called: A. sociomusicology B. ethnomusicology C. musicology D. microcosmology

B. ethnomusicology

The Fantastic Symphony includes a(n): A. violin soloist B. idee fixe C. chorus D. group of vocal soloists

B. idee fixe

Compared to the Classical orchestra, the typical Romantic orchestra was: A. larger but had fewer different kinds of instruments B. larger and blended tone colors in new ways C. larger, adding instruments such as the piano to the continuo section D. larger and had new stringed instruments

B. larger and blended tone colors in new ways

Which musical elements were questioned in the first wave of modernism? A. melody, rhythm, and tone color B. melody, harmony, and tonality C. harmony, tonality, and tone color D. harmony, rhythm, and tonality

B. melody, harmony, and tonality

The musical term for "medium" is: A. subito B. mezzo C. diminuedo D. sforzando

B. mezzo

The shortest identifiable melodic idea is called a: A. half step B. motive C. arrangement of rhythms over the meter D. speech at which beats follow one another.

B. motive

What did the Florentines develop, and when? A. the madrigal, around 1500 B. opera, around 1600 C. the motet, around 1450 D. The Mass, around 1200

B. opera, around 1600

Ritornello form is based on: A. constant variation of a ground bass B. periodic return of a central, homophonic theme C. the alternation of various dance movements D. persistent imitation of a single subject

B. periodic return of a central, homophonic theme

A recitative in which only continuo instruments play the accompaniment is called: A. accompanied recitative B. secco recitative C. arioso D. da capo

B. secco recitative

Music is exclusively the art of: A. arranging sound vibrations into high and low pitches B. sound in time C. melody and rhythm D. tone color and duration

B. sound in time

Which is NOT an important element in the operatic style of Richard Wagner? A. the leitmotiv B. the aria C. the concept of Gesamtkunstwerk D. the expanded size and role of the orchestra

B. the aria

The last movement in most Classical symphonies is generally: A. a slow movement with beautiful, relaxing melodies B. the fastest, lightest movement C. in minuet form D. a moderate of fast movement in sonata form that sometimes has a slow introduction

B. the fastest, lightest movement

In songs, musical phrases generally coincide with: A. the meter B. the lines of poetry C. sequences D. dynamic changes

B. the lines of poetry

Homophony occurs when: A. various musical lines come one after another with the same melody or similar melodies B. the melody is heard in one line and the other parts have clearly less important material that forms an accompaniment C. all musical lines are heard simultaneously, but each has a different melody D. all voices or parts are head simultaneously with the same melody.

B. the melody is heard in one line and the other parts have clearly less important material that forms an accompaniment

The premier of The Rite of Spring was famous for: A. lovely, graceful dancing B. the riot by the audience C. thunderous applause D. the first audience sing-along

B. the riot by the audience

Music scholars divide Beethoven's music into _____ distinct style periods. A. two B. three C. four D. five

B. three

The principle of organizing music around a central or "home" pitch is called: A. consonance B. tonality C. dissonance D. harmony

B. tonality

Which accurately describes the plot of Don Giovanni? A. tragic B. tragic and comical C. comical and mythical D. mythical and tragic

B. tragic and comical

Which is NOT a modernist approach to melody? A. exaggeration and distortion of folk music B. use of long, sweeping, emotionally charged melodies C. disconnection of the notes in a melody D. suggestion of melody, but no clear tunes

B. use of long, sweeping, emotionally charged melodies

What is the device used by Renaissance composers to depict in music the words or ideas of a text? A. a cappella B. word painting C. cantus firmus D. isorhythm

B. word painting

The important genre that was used in Lutheran services, which was very much like a second sermon, is called a(n): A. Oratorio B. Motet C. Cantata D. Chorale

C. Cantata

What were the two most important elements of Wagner's operatic style? A. aria and recitative B. predominance of the orchestra and bel canto style C. Gesamtkunstwerk and Leitmotiv D. leitmotiv and idee fixe

C. Gesamtkunstwerk and Leitmotiv

Which is true about the sources of artistic and political influence over the course of the Middle Ages? A. The Christian Church remained the only influence. B. Kings and barons completely took over the influence once enjoyed by the Christian Church. C. Kings and barons gained influence, but the Christian Church retained some power. D. The middle class rose and took over artistic influence.

C. Kings and barons gained influence, but the Christian Church retained some power.

Which is NOT true of lieder? A. Lieder are usually accompanied by piano B. Lieder are set to poetic texts C. Lieder generally appear in the parts of operas where plot action does not move quickly D. Emotional expression in lieder leaves an impression of intimacy and privacy.

C. Lieder generally appear in the parts of operas where plot action does not move quickly.

Which grouping shows duple meter? A. ONE two three, ONE two three B. ONE two THREE four FIVE six C. ONE two, ONE two, ONE two D. ONE two three four five, ONE two three four five

C. ONE two, ONE two, ONE two

Who is traditionally associated with collecting and codifying that chants of the church? A. Leonin B. Perotin C. Pope Gregory I D. Guillaume de Machaut

C. Pope Gregory I

Which were NOT members of the standard Classical orchestra? A. Flutes B. French horns C. Saxophones D. Timpani

C. Saxophones

Where did the Gabrielis work? A. St. Peter's Basilica in Rome B. Westminster Abbey in London C. St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice D. the opera house in Venice

C. St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice

The collection of 48 preludes and fugues by Bach is called: A. The Art of Fugue B. The Goldberg Variations C. The Well-Tempered Clavier D. The Brandenburg Concertos

C. The Well-Tempered Clavier

The Baroque composer was considered by contemporaries to be: A. an artist, striving for self-expression B. a virtuoso performer, capable of amazing the ordinary person C. a crafts-person, creating a product on demand D. an undesirable, constantly moving from town to town looking for employment

C. a crafts-person, creating a product on demand

Which describes the emotional goal of music in the 19th century? A. a return to religious mysticism and spiritual values. B. light entertainment, with comedy reigning supreme. C. a search for freedom of individual emotional expression. D. artificial, intellectual entertainment; suppression of individual emotions.

C. a search for freedom of individual emotional expression.

In the final section of the first movement of a Classical concerto, the soloist improvises a solo passage called a: A. coda B. ritornello C. cadenza D. recapitulation

C. cadenza

Chopin was most noted for composing: A. symphonies B. lieder C. character pieces for piano D. religious choral music

C. character pieces for piano

Most tunes have a high point. The musical term for this is: A. modulation B. cadence C. climax D. theme

C. climax

The important new member of the Romantic orchestra was the: A. concertmaster B. continuo player C. conductor D. moderator

C. conductor

The term concerto comes from the Latin word concertare, which indicates in the concerto grosso a: A. blending of orchestral sound to avoid contrast B. contest between a soloist and a keyboard instrument C. contest between soloists and orchestra D. contest between two or more choirs

C. contest between soloists and orchestra

Which term indicates a gradual increase in dynamic level? A. diminuendo B. decrescendo C. crescendo D. mezzo forte

C. crescendo

The form developed by Mozart for the first movement of a concerto is called _______ form. A. sonata B. rondo C. double-exposition D. double development

C. double-exposition

What are the main elements of the exposition in sonata form? A. first theme, bridge, second theme, ritornello B. first theme, bridge, second theme, retransition C. first theme, bridge, second theme, cadence theme D. first theme, fugue, bridge, second theme

C. first theme, bridge, second theme, cadence theme

How is musical time measured? A. in decibels B. in vibrations per second C. in beats D. in sound wave combinations

C. in beats

The third movement in most Classical symphonies is generally: A. a slow movement with beautiful, relaxing melodies B. the fastest, lightest movement C. in minuet form D. a moderate of fast movement in sonata form that sometimes has a slow introduction

C. in minuet form

A reoccurring pattern of strong and weak is called a(n): A. accent B. beat C. meter D. sforzando

C. meter

The music of Steve Reich best describes as: A. impressionist B. expressionist C. minimalist D. fusion

C. minimalist

The three main textures in Western art music are: A. monophony, polyphony, and counterpoint B. monophony, non-imitative, polyphony, and imitative homophony C. monophony, homophony, and polyphony D. monophony, imitative monophony, and non-imitative polyphony

C. monophony, homophony, and polyphony

The use of recorded sounds from life is called: A. symbolism B. serialism C. musique concerte D. synthesizing

C. musique concerte

The most important genre in Baroque secular vocal music is: A. the madrigal B. the chanson C. opera D. the motet

C. opera

Italian comic opera was called: A. da capo opera B. arioso opera C. opera buffa D. ensemble opera

C. opera buffa

Which dynamic indication is the softest? A. piano B. mezzo forte C. pianissimo D. mezzo piano

C. pianissimo

The operatic equivalent to dramatic dialogue is: A. aria B. theme C. recitative D. arioso

C. recitative

The musical term applied to flexibility in rhythm is: A. ritardando B. rallentando C. rubato D. accelerando

C. rubato

Another name for A B A form with an exposition, a development, and a recapitulation is _________ form. A. binary B. rondo C. sonata allegro D. theme and variations

C. sonata allegro

What is one way in which way in which composers experimented with melody? A. isorhythm B. atonality C. sprechstimme D. musique concrete

C. sprechstimme

It is customary for audiences to _______ during a performance of the Hallelujah Chorus. A. sing B. clap C. stand up D. sit down

C. stand up

The term basso continuo refers to: A. an extended style of singing for men in the Baroque period. B. where the plainchant melody is paraphrased in Baroque vocal music C. the bass line and continuous chords of a Baroque composition D. another term for ground bass

C. the bass line and continuous chords of a Baroque composition

How many movements does a Classical sonata generally have? A. one B. two C. three D. four

C. three

How many movements does a typical concerto have? A. one B. two C. three D. four

C. three

The string quartet consists of: A. one violin, two violas, and one cello. B. two violins and two cellos. C. two violins, one viola, and one cello. D. one violin, one viola, one cello, and piano.

C. two violins, one viola, and one cello.

Which composer was the cantor of St. Thomas's Church in Leipzig? A. Rameau B. Vivaldi C. Handel D. Bach

D. Bach

What artist from the genre of rock was heavily influenced by Edgard Varese? A. Pink Floyd B. John Lennon C. Led Zeppelin D. Frank Zapa

D. Frank Zapa

Which is NOT true of the compositional style of Charles Ives? A. He used quarter tones B. He quoted American folk songs and popular music C. He was the first important American nationalist composer D. He used mostly consonant harmonies and steady, unchanging meters

D. He used mostly consonant harmonies and steady, unchanging meters

A combination of song and speech is called: A. Singspiel B. ostinato C. impressionism D. Sprechstimme

D. Sprechstimme

The major genre developed by Classical composers is the: A. Motet B. Fugue C. Oratorio D. Symphony

D. Symphony

Placement of accents away from their normal stresses in the meter results in: A. non-metrical music. B. simple triple meter C. compound triple meter D. syncopation

D. Syncopation

The anthology of madrigals in honor of Queen Elizabeth that was compiled in 1601 was called: A. Celeste Giglio B. "As Vestra Was from Latmos Hill Descending" C. Veni Creator Spiritus D. The Triumphs of Oriana

D. The Triumphs of Oriana

The musical term for "voices alone" is: A. strophic B. isorhythmic C. cantus D. a cappella

D. a cappella

The first movement in the most Classical symphonies is generally: A. a slow movement with beautiful, relaxing melodies B. the fastest, lightest movement C. in minuet form D. a moderate of fast movement in sonata form that sometimes has a slow introduction

D. a moderate of fast movement in sonata form that sometimes has a slow introduction

Several pitches sounded simultaneously are referred to as a(n): A. octave B. chromatic scale C. melody D. chord

D. chord

A chord that creates a sense of rest can be described as: A. dissonant B. homophonic C. imitative D. consonant

D. consonant

An operatic number sung by two or more people is called a(n): A. arioso B. buffa C. recitative D. ensemble

D. ensemble

Atonal music: A. has no regular rhythmic pulse B. is usually for voice and accompaniment C. has a definite tonal center D. lacks a definite tonal center

D. lacks a definite tonal center

Where did the string quartet NOT perform in the Classical era? A. courts B. small halls C. in small, intimate gatherings D. large concert halls

D. large concert halls

Most of the music of medieval times was preserved for us in musical notation that was written down by: A. kings and queens B. professional instrumentalists C. amateur singers and instrumentalists D. members of religious orders

D. members of religious orders

Which of the following lists of dynamics shows a change from louder to softer? A. piano; mezzo piano; mezzo forte B. fortissimo, mezzo forte, forte C. mezzo forte, mezzo piano, forte D. mezzo piano, piano, pianissimo

D. mezzo piano, piano, pianissimo

The texture that combines two or more individual melody lines simultaneously is: A. monophony B. consonant C. homophony D. polyphony

D. polyphony

Tempo is the term for the: A. number of beats per measure B. arrangement of short and long notes C. Arrangement of rhythms over the mete D. speed at which beats follow one another

D. speed at which beats follow one another

Pieces written in the form or style of dance music but meant for listening, not dancing are: A. suites B. sonatas C. movements D. stylized dances

D. stylized dances

What characterizes Debussy's use of tone color? A. serialized combinations on tone color B. one family of the orchestra featured at a time C. heavy, rich, Romantic sororities D. subtle, blended, mysterious shades of tone colors

D. subtle, blended, mysterious shades of tone colors

Which is characteristic of ALL nationalistic music? A. the use of dissonant harmonies B. the use of religious subject matters C. the use of major and minor modes D. the use of the folk music of each country

D. the use of the folk music of each country

The singing style characterized by fast runs and scales, a large pitch range, cadenzas and virtuosic displays of all sorts is: A. oratorio B. da capo C. arioso D. coloratura

NOT A (Don't have the right answer) I think it is D